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Taxable Services under Service Tax Law

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Which of the following services is taxable under the Service Tax Law?

  1. Sale of goods

  2. Renting of immovable property

  3. Transportation of goods by road

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above services are taxable under the Service Tax Law.

What is the rate of service tax applicable on the following services?

  1. 12%

  2. 15%

  3. 18%

  4. 20%


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The rate of service tax applicable on most services is 15%.

Which of the following services is exempt from service tax?

  1. Educational services

  2. Medical services

  3. Legal services

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above services are exempt from service tax.

What is the due date for filing service tax returns?

  1. 15th of the month following the month in which the service is provided

  2. 25th of the month following the month in which the service is provided

  3. 30th of the month following the month in which the service is provided

  4. 5th of the month following the month in which the service is provided


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The due date for filing service tax returns is the 30th of the month following the month in which the service is provided.

What are the penalties for late filing of service tax returns?

  1. A fine of Rs. 100 per day

  2. A fine of Rs. 200 per day

  3. A fine of Rs. 300 per day

  4. A fine of Rs. 400 per day


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The penalty for late filing of service tax returns is a fine of Rs. 100 per day.

What are the consequences of non-payment of service tax?

  1. Interest on the unpaid amount

  2. Penalty of 100% of the unpaid amount

  3. Both (A) and (B)

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The consequences of non-payment of service tax are interest on the unpaid amount and a penalty of 100% of the unpaid amount.

Who is responsible for collecting service tax?

  1. The service provider

  2. The service recipient

  3. Both (A) and (B)

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Both the service provider and the service recipient are responsible for collecting service tax.

What is the difference between a taxable service and an exempt service?

  1. Taxable services are subject to service tax, while exempt services are not

  2. Taxable services are provided by businesses, while exempt services are provided by individuals

  3. Taxable services are provided in India, while exempt services are provided outside India

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The difference between a taxable service and an exempt service is that taxable services are subject to service tax, while exempt services are not.

What are the different types of taxable services?

  1. Business services

  2. Professional services

  3. Technical services

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The different types of taxable services include business services, professional services, and technical services.

What are the different types of exempt services?

  1. Educational services

  2. Medical services

  3. Legal services

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The different types of exempt services include educational services, medical services, and legal services.

What are the different types of penalties that can be imposed for non-compliance with the Service Tax Law?

  1. Fines

  2. Imprisonment

  3. Both (A) and (B)

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The different types of penalties that can be imposed for non-compliance with the Service Tax Law include fines and imprisonment.

What are the different types of refunds that can be claimed under the Service Tax Law?

  1. Input tax credit refund

  2. Export refund

  3. Both (A) and (B)

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The different types of refunds that can be claimed under the Service Tax Law include input tax credit refund and export refund.

What are the different types of records that need to be maintained under the Service Tax Law?

  1. Purchase invoices

  2. Sales invoices

  3. Credit notes

  4. Debit notes


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The different types of records that need to be maintained under the Service Tax Law include purchase invoices, sales invoices, credit notes, and debit notes.

What is the time limit for filing a refund claim under the Service Tax Law?

  1. One year from the date of payment of service tax

  2. Two years from the date of payment of service tax

  3. Three years from the date of payment of service tax

  4. Four years from the date of payment of service tax


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The time limit for filing a refund claim under the Service Tax Law is one year from the date of payment of service tax.

What is the time limit for filing an appeal against a service tax order?

  1. 30 days from the date of receipt of the order

  2. 60 days from the date of receipt of the order

  3. 90 days from the date of receipt of the order

  4. 120 days from the date of receipt of the order


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The time limit for filing an appeal against a service tax order is 60 days from the date of receipt of the order.

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